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Recent Examples of lunch
Bebe Hodges, Cincinnati Enquirer, 31 Mar. 2026
That simple act of locking eyes with an approaching gull can buy your lunch precious seconds — or discourage the bird from trying altogether.
—Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Mar. 2026
Antonio Maria Delgado, Miami Herald, 7 Feb. 2025
The group lunched at Mount Ceder, watching a herd of goats frolic in the heat in their pastoral landscape that led to massive, slanted steeps in the distance.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 30 Jan. 2025
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Noun
Local lunch menus and hours also may vary by restaurant, which Co-Ops and franchisees decide at their discretion.
—Bebe Hodges, Cincinnati Enquirer, 31 Mar. 2026
That simple act of locking eyes with an approaching gull can buy your lunch precious seconds — or discourage the bird from trying altogether.
—Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Mar. 2026
Verb
Facing widespread accusations of election fraud, the regime lunched an unprecedented wave of violent crackdowns that landed more than 2,000 people in prison, including opposition politicians, human rights activists and journalists.
—Antonio Maria Delgado, Miami Herald, 7 Feb. 2025
The group lunched at Mount Ceder, watching a herd of goats frolic in the heat in their pastoral landscape that led to massive, slanted steeps in the distance.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 30 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lunch
Noun
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If dinner plans conflict with deadlines, propose takeout and a raincheck tonight.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
2 Apr. 2026
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Mayer envisioned rocking chairs, crisp linens and tasty dinners.—
Carol Marbin Miller,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Thankfully, the patio is nice and large, ideal for bringing back some local tacos or breakfast burritos and chowing down under the sun.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 Mar. 2026
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The coffee can flow into lunchtime, and so can breakfast, which is offered all day.—
Connie Ogle
Updated February 26,
Miami Herald,
26 Feb. 2026
Noun
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As described in the New Testament, a Seder was the last supper of Jesus Christ, who was Jewish.—
Jose R. Gonzalez,
AZCentral.com,
28 Mar. 2026
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Slices of the cheesy, savory pastry are equally appropriate for breakfast, brunch, lunch, a snack, a first course for dinner or the main course for a light supper.—
Georgeanne Brennan,
Mercury News,
26 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Mark Lanier, a member of KGM’s legal team, described social-media companies as lions hunting gazelles, and compared their products to cigarettes, the free tortilla chips that patrons may mindlessly snack on at a restaurant, and the baking soda in a cupcake.—
Kaitlyn Tiffany,
The Atlantic,
25 Mar. 2026
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And keeping the high-low tradition alive, guests could also snack on In-N-Out burgers.—
Benjamin Svetkey,
HollywoodReporter,
16 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Kayleigh Cameron is an example of the 15 women who are juggling school and caregiving who were recognized with Live Your Dream awards totaling $25,000 at a recent Soroptimist International of Poway luncheon.—
Julie Gallant,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
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The Gracies’ national television, streaming, radio and digital media winners will be celebrated in a ceremony May 19 at the Beverly Wilshire, while local TV, radio and student winners will be recognized in a luncheon June 16 at Cipriani 42nd Street in New York.—
Patrick Hipes,
Deadline,
23 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Seven hours of blissful, undisturbed snoozing could very well involve limiting caffeine intake, drinking chamomile tea and avoiding blue light before bedtime.—
Caroline C. Boyle,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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The more virtuous may prefer the nonalcoholic Easter Egg Hunt mocktail, a mix of strawberry, coconut, pineapple, orange and butterfly pea tea ($12).—
Ben Crandell,
Sun Sentinel,
1 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The full buffet costs $55 per person and $25 for children 12 and under.—
Kaycee Sloan,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
1 Apr. 2026
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Cicis Pizza is offering two limited-time buffet deals during the month of April.—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Lunch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lunch. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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